Dr. Brian Block
Overview
Dr. Brian Block is a pulmonologist who cares for patients with all types of lung disease. He has a special interest in patients with lung conditions who are in intensive care. Block conducts research on how patients and families prepare for making decisions in the intensive care unit. He is interested in improving support for those who face difficult medical decisions. Block earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, serving as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. Block is a member of the American College of Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Thoracic Society. Block lives in San Francisco with his wife and two young children. After growing up in the East Bay and spending 15 years away, he is happy to be back in the Bay Area.
Dr. Block is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Cholesterol Pneumonia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, San Francisco, CA 94143
3100 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
Dr. Paul J. Wolters specializes in the diagnosis and care of patients with interstitial lung disease, a category of disorders in which scarring of lung tissue affects breathing. Wolters is actively involved in research that aims to better understand the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of interstitial lung disease. He is director of biological research for the UCSF Interstitial Lung Disease Program. Wolters received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He joined UCSF's division of pulmonary and critical care medicine in 1999. Dr. Wolters is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Christopher Ryerson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryerson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
Dr. Laura Koth is a pulmonologist and an expert in interstitial lung disease. She is co-director of UCSF's interstitial lung disease center of excellence. Koth's research activities focus on the mechanisms of lung inflammation and macrophage activation. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell with important roles in immune response. Koth earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed residency training in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine UCSF. She joined the UCSF faculty in 2003. Dr. Koth is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Block
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Block?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Block by calling their office at 415-353-2961. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Block a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Block is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian Block specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Block is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Cholesterol Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Brian Block participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Block has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Block's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Block accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Block accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2961 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lung MetastasesDr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- AspergillosisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- AsthmaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.